Latest Society Tea Adorns North Meridian Home
A Monday afternoon tea hosted by Dr. Hannah M. Graham at her North Meridian street residence honored Mrs. James B. Reed of Pittsburgh and sister Mrs. John W. Holtzman, with guests including Mrs. Numsen of Cleveland. Elaborate floral decor, pink tapers, and holiday colors filled the rooms as Boston and local society figures attended and mingled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah M. Graham
North Meridian Street
James B. Reed
Pittsburg
John W. Holtzman
Numsen
Cleveland
Richard Smith
Graham
Allender
Los Angeles
Cal
Holtzman
James E. Roberts
I. N. Richie
Claude Richie
Wiliam L. Moyer
Chicago
Hugh J. McGowan
Robert Geddes
Carrie Rieke
Paducah
W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Ward H. Dean
North Alabama Street
Sara Johnson
Kyle
Dean
I. B. Taylor
Besse Evelyn Daniel
I. N. Daniel
E. R. McAndis
West Washington Street Presbyterian Church
M. L. Haines
First Presbyterian Church
Cora Lane
Lafayette
Mary Thomson
Annia Barnes
Francis M. Daniel
Louise Parrish
Zerbe R. Mayer
Stuart Fausett
John J. Morgan
Arthur C. Whitcher
Taft Sends Hundreds of Appointments to Senate
President Taft transmitted hundreds of nominations for Senate confirmation. Names include Frederick W. Lehmann for solicitor general, John W. Garrett for minister to Venezuela, Col Montgomery H. MacComb for brigadier general, W. L. Capps for chief constructor rear admiral, Joseph A. Holmes for director of the bureau of mines, Jesse W. Bentley auditor of Porto Rico, Charles S. Wilson secretary of the Rome embassy, George D. Roberta director of the mint and treasury solicitor, William T. Thompson for New Mexico supreme court justices Clarence J. Roberts and Edward D. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dred
Senate
Taft
Frederick W. Lehmanne
St. Louis
John W. Garrett
Maryland
Venezuela
Col
Montgomery H. MacComb
Sixth Field Artillery
W. L. Capps
Joseph A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Jesse W. Bentley
Tennessee
Porto Rico
Charles S
Weds Man Who Signs Pledge Weds Man Who Signs Pledge
Mrs. William Thaw III formerly Gladys Virginia Bradley and William Thaw III wed in New York after she required he abstain from intoxicating liquor for six months. The bride, daughter of Charles Henderson Bradley of Bridgeport, Conn., notes Thaw’s vow to quit drinking forever. Thaw, a Pittsburg native, is nephew of Harry Thaw and known locally for escapades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Thaw III
Gladys Virginia Bradley
Mr. Thaw
Pittsburg
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Public Supports Sundays Mail at Indianapolis Post Office
Assistant Postmaster J E Shideler says Sunday closing depends on patron sentiment, keeping the office open one hour from 9 to 10 or longer if mail arrives. He favors shorter hours for workers but notes most callers want Sunday opening, citing a 75 percent in favor poll when moving to the new Federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
J. E. Shideler
Post Office Department
Mr. Shideler
Federal
Detroit
Tablet Kills Babe In Kokomo Croup Tablet Fatality
In Kokomo Indiana Ralph Pauley seven weeks old died after being given a tablet for croup. The infant was found dead in bed. Police and medical officers investigate the circumstances of the tablet administration and the alleged cause of death. Authorities review the family’s prior medical history and the drug given to the child. Further tests are planned to determine if the tablet caused the fatal result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Ralph €. Pauley
Croup
Bosses In Overalls Complete Gary Building Finishes
In Gary Indiana on December 6 contractors engineers and material men walked out in sympathy with union difficulties. One hundred bosses donned blue overalls to finish plumbing and bathing on the Zoller building so plasterers could start work. Col C W H Maloney weighed 260 pounds aided the effort. The group plans continued work on the Elks temple while unions prepare a possible general strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Uuion
Collins-McNulty
Reed-Murphy
Zoller
Col. C. WH. Maloney
Ingwald Moe
J. ©. Pyle
Indiana Improvement Company
M. L. Maxon
Gary Employers, Builders and Material Men's Association
J. J. Verplank
H. H. Highland
Zotler
Elks’ Temple
Coroner Rules Speeding Driver Responsible in Death
Coroner Blackwell found George Gardner violated speed laws in the December 2 auto crash that killed Mrs. Lottie Rodecker of 2728 Ashland Avenue. He sent the case to the grand jury, noting nineteen auto fatalities with no convictions during his tenure and urging action against reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Lottie Rodecker
Ashland Avenue
Watson Aids Hemenway in Indiana GOP Reorganization
In Evansville, Representative Bohne introduced a bill to appropriate 125000 dollars for enlarging the post office building. Jim Watson arrived to assist Jim Hemenway in reorganizing the Indiana Republican Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bohne
Postolice
Evansville
Jim” Watson
Jim” Hemenway
Republican Party
Indiana
Nothing Like Them CASCARETS Biggest Seller in World
Advertising copy touts CASCARETS as the best liver and bowel medicine. It claims millions use the product, with a weekly treatment in a box sold by druggists, asserting it is the only medicine many need.
Broken family before court in juvenile proceeding
Judge Stubbs in juvenile court ordered John Maisiak of 1819 Aster street to leave town for Cincinnati or face jail. Frank Sucotoski was charged with neglect of his children and received 130 days in the workhouse, later suspended if he cares for his kids. Julia, the wife, was warned she would go to prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maisiak
Aster Street
Cincinnati
Maisiak
Frank Sucotoski
Frank
Julia
Shank Expected to Favor City Print Shop Plan
Dr. W. H. Johnson, council president, urged a municipal printing fund and a city print shop in the new city hall. He estimated a $10,000 to $12,000 appropriation. Mayor Shank supports the idea and will likely push it to the council for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Johnson
Shank
City Hall
Johnson
Equneil
Try This Home Made Cough Remedy
A vintage recipe touts a cheap home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup. It claims quick relief from deep seated coughs, bronchitis, and whooping cough, with a money back guarantee and instructions to mix, store, and dose. The note urges readers to obtain Pinex from The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Government shows need of more coin
Washington reports Treasury estimates for the year ending June 30 1912 show a total increase of 3 347 663 over 1911 while omitting the postal revenue deficiency of 103 034 112. Only three department totals fall below 1911 figures: territorial government navy and interior. The treasury projects a potential saving of 56 879 652 if strictly followed, though this is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Navy Department
Interior Department
Arizona
Capt Kruger Names Most Ungrateful Man John Kelley
Cap Kruger declares John Kelley the most ungrateful man after Kelley visits police with a letter from Franklin attorneys asking an officer to fetch two overcoats for a son in an orphan asylum. Kelley claims he means no trouble and wishes to avoid it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
John Kelley
Franklin
Reform Called for On Canadian Border
Washington reports treasury department information shows smugglers from Europe using Canada. Orders issued to reform customs collection on the Canadian border. Chief of the Secret Service Wilkie, aiding in reorganizing the customs secret service, to identify leaks threatening to offset New York Collector Loeb and other Atlantic port officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Europe
Canada
Secret Service
Wilkie
Customs Secret Service
Department
Loeb
New York
Customs
Atlantic
United States
Model Dairy Plans for State Dairies
All food and dairy inspectors have been furnished with specifications for model dairy barns by the dairy division. The plans will be loaned to farmers constructing model dairies, with a report of material and labor as the only consideration demanded by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food and Dairy
State Board of Health
Dairy Division
Bureau of Animal Industry
Why You Are Thin and How to Get Fleshier
A home remedy promises to increase weight and improve skin, eyes, and strength. It claims to boost digestion and blood nutrition, aiding thin people whether from illness or habit. The recipe combines pepsin essence, rhubarb syrup, cardiol compounds, cadomene tincture, with water and meals, plus weight tracking.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, long used by mothers during teething, claims to calm the child ease gum soreness. touted to relieve wind and diarrhoea with perfect success. Sold by druggists at 23 cents a bottle under the name Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
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William Alisch
Washington Boulevard
Edna Meyar
South Bend
Mary Maley
Elsa Ritterskamp
Vincennes
Arthur H. Love
John Rieman
Charles B. Spann
A. E. Love
A. B. Davis
Wiltshire
Hall
Zaiser
Mary Donlon
Louise Rieman
David Ross
Parlor Club
Broadway
William Holton Dye
Morris
Roda E. Selleck
Irvington
A. N. Towles
East Washington Street
Herbert Griswold
J. L. Hunter
Homer
Herbert Bertermann
Murray Owens
Old Augusta
Owens
Beulah Wise
Charles W. Smith
East Pratt Street
S. P. Minear
Thomas Davidson
Greensburg
Corwie Vanderbilt
New Jersey Street
Lenora Tyner
Kansas City
Hazel Robertson
Clara
Lillian Sandstrom
Josephine
Gertrude Wolf
Delaware Street
Samuel Renick
Bridge Club
North
National Park Seminary Alumnae Association of
Ayres
Mrs
Leo Rush
East Brady, Pa
Frank Kenny
Miss Margarite Kenny
Edna Meyer
John Jewell
Columbus
Emma High
George Mueller
Dhe Century Club
Virgil H. Lockwood
Raleigh G. Fisher
W. D. Barr
Leesburg, O
Harold Louis Barr Owens
Xi Psi Phi
Odeon
Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity
Gamma Beta Club
Tomlinson Hall
Mere Dalta Club
Brenneke's
Delta Sigma Delta
E. L. Huber
Manilla
Marceau
Tablet
Babe
Bosces
Gary Electricians
Case
Grand Jury
Watson
Hemenway Organize
Stubbs
Colin
Z. Ms
Congress
Capt. Kruger
Ayer
Citizens Gas Co
S. Penn. St
Hartmann
Yuine
China
Friend Bros
Wouien
Panama
Misses’ Coats
Cc Chelve
Tuitene
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